San Francisco from the Ferry Boat
Artist
Chiura Obata
(American, 1885 - 1975)
Place of OriginSan Francisco
DateApril 27 or May 3, 1906
MaterialsWatercolor and graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall: H. 5 in × W. 7 1/2 in (12.7 cm × 19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift from the Estate of Chiura Obata
Object number2021.41
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewPortfolioseries no. 10
InscribedSan Francisco/ From the ferryboat/ April, 27th - 06. 「花押」
Verso: 震災後の桑港（十、）千浦[花押 ]
明治三十九年五月三日
[English translation of Japanese verso inscription: "San Francisco after the Earthquake (10), Chiura [cipher] /
May 3, 1906 (Meiji 39)"]
More InformationObata took to the water nine days after the earthquake for a view of the burned city.
![Looking [at] the Waterfront of San Francisco City](/internal/media/dispatcher/62466/thumbnail)
